Jewelry Design
Program Overview
North is one of a handful of colleges in the country to offer a 2-year Associate of Fine Arts degree in Art (AFA), as well as a one-year Certificate of Fine Arts (CFA) in Art and a 4-quarter Certificate in Jewelry Design (CJD) (through one of the few jewelry-making programs in the state). Through working with an advisor, we can also direct you toward a 20 credit Foundations in Art emphasis, a set of courses that will transfer directly to the University of Washington and fit within the AA degree.
In the Art Department, discover or redefine — your creative focus as an artist and build your portfolio in preparation for transfer to a 4-year or professional school. North's students have transferred both in and out-of-state to the University of Washington, Central Washington, Western Washington and Evergreen, as well as to Pacific Northwest College of Art, School of the Art Institute of Chicago, California College of Art, and Rhode Island School of Design to name only a few.
North's Classes also prepare you to be an entrepreneur as a studio artist. Art business classes help you strengthen your portfolio and equip you to market your work effectively.
Pathways
Certificate programs provide students with a set of skills to find a job or stay current in a profession. Many certificates are designed to build on top of each other and eventually lead to a longer-term certificate or degree. These are called “stackable” certificates.
- Units to complete: 50
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 4
Two-year transfer degrees let you take your freshman and sophomore classes at Seattle Colleges for a fraction of the cost, and then transfer to a four-year university with the skills and confidence to succeed. Be sure to work with a transfer advisor at Seattle Colleges and the four-year institution you plan to attend. Depending on your program of study, you can earn either an Associate of Arts (AA-DTA) or an Associate of Fine Arts.
- Units to complete: 90
- Estimated program length in quarters: Full Time - 6
Program lengths are estimates, not guarantees. For the most current program information, please check with the program contact.